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enHouse To States: Don't You Dare Demand GMO Labelshttp://wnpr.org/post/house-states-dont-you-dare-demand-gmo-labels
The argument over genetically modified food has been dominated, in recent years, by a debate over food labels — specifically, whether those labels should reveal the presence of GMOs.<p>The battle, until now, has gone state by state.Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:26:00 +0000Juana Summers 44162 at http://wnpr.orgHouse To States: Don't You Dare Demand GMO LabelsBest Summer Burgers!http://wnpr.org/post/best-summer-burgers
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Whether you love to let the juice slide down your arm when you bite into a burger, or you like yours <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/the-fm-juicy-classic-with-truffle-cheese/">beautifully spiced and topped with truffle cheese</a>, we have a list that represents <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/best-summer-burgers/">our collection of crazy-good burgers</a> for carnivores and vegetarians… stuffed burgers… classics with a twist… <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/smashed-steamed-and-crusted-cheeseburger/">the crusted smash burger</a>… Everybody loves a burger!</span></p><p>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:33:25 +0000Faith Middleton44064 at http://wnpr.orgBest Summer Burgers!Why Kids Have Food Likes and Dislikeshttp://wnpr.org/post/why-kids-have-food-likes-and-dislikes-0
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">It might seem like a control issue when your child starts hating certain foods and loving sugar, but new research is showing their preferences are linked to genes and body size.</span></p><p>Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:05:00 +0000Faith Middleton43975 at http://wnpr.orgWhy Kids Have Food Likes and DislikesLicking the Sugar Habithttp://wnpr.org/post/licking-sugar-habit-0
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Americans consume more than 70 pounds of sugar a year and it's making us fat, unhealthy, and lazy. We know sugar's linked to things like heart disease, type II diabetes, and Alzheimer's, yet we can't seem to quit the habit.&nbsp;</span></p><p>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:05:00 +0000Lori Mack43939 at http://wnpr.orgLicking the Sugar HabitLobster Shacks of New England and Jalapeño Lobster Saladhttp://wnpr.org/post/lobster-shacks-new-england-and-jalape-o-lobster-salad
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Celebrate lobster with us as we tell you about the best of </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/visit-a-lobster-shack-and-rejoice/" style="line-height: 1.5;">New England's lobster shacks</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">…&nbsp;give you the recipe for California-style </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/bring-on-the-heat-jalapeno-lobster-salad/" style="line-height: 1.5;">Jalapeño&nbsp;lobster salad</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">…&nbsp;and Faith brings back her favorite lobster sandwich of bacon, mayo, chives and guacamole—with potato chips, of course…</span></p><p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:04:47 +0000Faith Middleton43708 at http://wnpr.orgLobster Shacks of New England and Jalapeño Lobster SaladFederal Ruling Allows Class Action Suit for Food Stamp Application Delays http://wnpr.org/post/federal-ruling-allows-class-action-suit-food-stamp-application-delays
<p></p><p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Advocates for the poor have argued that the state takes too long to process food stamp applications, and that people should have a right to sue. State attorneys have pushed back. But last week, a federal appellate court ruled that applicants can in fact file a class action against the state.&nbsp;</span></p><p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:08:14 +0000Jeff Cohen43709 at http://wnpr.orgFederal Ruling Allows Class Action Suit for Food Stamp Application Delays A Connecticut-Based Burger Chain Is Putting Bugs in Its Food ... On Purposehttp://wnpr.org/post/connecticut-based-burger-chain-putting-bugs-its-food-purpose
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Gillian </span>Maffeo<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> said it all started as an April Fool's Day joke. </span>Wayback<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Burgers, a resturant chain headquartered in Cheshire with locations across the state and country, started advertising a new type of milkshake: one infused with protein, from bugs.&nbsp;</span></p><p>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:05:00 +0000Patrick Skahill43427 at http://wnpr.orgA Connecticut-Based Burger Chain Is Putting Bugs in Its Food ... On PurposeMobile Food Markets Grow Around Connecticuthttp://wnpr.org/post/mobile-food-markets-grow-around-connecticut
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A number of mobile food stores will be making their way around the state this summer. The </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">idea is to bring fresh and affordable produce to communities without a nearby supermarket.&nbsp;</span></p><p>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 11:30:00 +0000Patrick Skahill43349 at http://wnpr.orgMobile Food Markets Grow Around ConnecticutCelebrate Summer With Frozen Drinks and Indian-Spiced Chicken on the Grillhttp://wnpr.org/post/celebrate-summer-frozen-drinks-and-indian-spiced-chicken-grill
<p><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/cocktail-fabulous-frozen-summer-punch/" style="line-height: 1.5;">Fabulous frozen summer punch</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> from our contributor and bartender Anthony </span>DeSerio…<span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/crispy-coconut-shrimp-with-tropical-rice/" style="line-height: 1.5;">crispy coconut shrimp with tropical rice</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">…&nbsp;mouth-watering </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/tantalizing-grilled-tandoori-chicken-with-cooling-mint-yogurt-sauce/" style="line-height: 1.5;">Tandoori&nbsp;chicken on the grill</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">…&nbsp;and how to save your clothes, tablecloths and napkins with the </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/the-best-stain-remover/" style="line-height: 1.5;">best stain remover on the planet</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">…</span></p><p>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:00:03 +0000Faith Middleton43280 at http://wnpr.orgCelebrate Summer With Frozen Drinks and Indian-Spiced Chicken on the GrillAppeals Court Upholds Ruling in Connecticut Food Stamp Casehttp://wnpr.org/post/appeals-court-upholds-ruling-connecticut-food-stamp-case
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">A federal appeals court says people applying for food stamps in Connecticut have the right to sue the state over delays in processing their applications.</p><p>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:14:47 +0000Associated Press43327 at http://wnpr.orgAppeals Court Upholds Ruling in Connecticut Food Stamp CaseEasy July 4th Desserts, Burgers, and Marshmallows Over the Firehttp://wnpr.org/post/easy-july-4th-desserts-burgers-and-marshmallows-over-fire
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">We've gone global with our burgers, from the Greek take on beef to the Thai pork patty with lime zest, cilantro, chili, and lemongrass… tell the kids we've issued parental orders on toasted marshmallows to make children of all ages happy… and for the </span>4th<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> of July or any weekend, have fun with our simple red, white, and blue desserts…</span></p><p>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:38:06 +0000Faith Middleton42930 at http://wnpr.orgEasy July 4th Desserts, Burgers, and Marshmallows Over the FireRecovering From a Brain Aneurysm With the Power of Cookinghttp://wnpr.org/post/recovering-brain-aneurysm-power-cooking
<p></p><p>At 28, Jessica Fechtor suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm that knocked out some of her senses. Now she has written <em>Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals that Brought Me Home</em>. She'll be our guest today as we talk about life, death, food, and healing.</p><p>Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:56:02 +0000Colin McEnroe42868 at http://wnpr.orgRecovering From a Brain Aneurysm With the Power of CookingMilk May Not Do a Body Goodhttp://wnpr.org/post/milk-may-not-do-body-good
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;</span>Milk, we've been told, is a good source of calcium, provides protein, vitamins, and other nutrients. It's also becoming a source of controversy among parents, doctors, and scientists. We need calcium for bone health and while other foods, like spinach and broccoli, contain calcium milk has been thought to be an efficient vehicle for delivery. What the research tells us about milk is confusing at best. In fact, according to some studies, too much dairy can actually be harmful to our health.</p>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:05:41 +0000Lori Mack42658 at http://wnpr.orgMilk May Not Do a Body GoodWine Test Results, Best Dry Rubs for Grilling, Fresh Salt Restauranthttp://wnpr.org/post/wine-test-results-best-dry-rubs-grilling-fresh-salt-restaurant
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Find out what happened when we tested the trick of using a small inexpensive battery-operated milk </span>frother<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> to improve a glass of wine… we couldn't resist sitting by the water so we headed to Fresh Salt, the restaurant at Connecticut's </span>Saybrook<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Point Spa… mix together some dry spices and maybe some fresh herbs to boost the flavor of grilled meats and fish in a calorie-friendly way… our guide for this is the man they call Dr. BBQ, author of </span><em>Flavorize</em>…</p><p>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:48:42 +0000Faith Middleton42598 at http://wnpr.orgWine Test Results, Best Dry Rubs for Grilling, Fresh Salt RestaurantFood 2.0http://wnpr.org/post/food-20-0
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">I'll take it as a given that you like food. But no matter what your style of eating and cooking is, I'm betting the complexity of the American food system can leave you confused, judgmental, guilty, apathetic, or overwhelmed. If that's true, here's some good news: Once in a while an original voice comes along and breaks through to offer clarity and a new way to conceive of something.</span></p><p>Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:05:00 +0000Faith Middleton42315 at http://wnpr.orgFood 2.0Fab Grilled Trout, Secret Pasta Recipe from Rome, and Sparkling Negroni Cocktailshttp://wnpr.org/post/fab-grilled-trout-secret-pasta-recipe-rome-and-sparkling-negroni-cocktails
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Learn to cook the easy way, and start with a fabulous fish on the grill, </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/best-ever-easy-grilled-trout/" style="line-height: 1.5;">trout</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">, dressed at the fish market without bones… thanks to design store owner Susan Youngblood of Sag Harbor, we have an amazing </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/from-our-friend-in-rome-lemon-prosciutto-pasta-with-chives/" style="line-height: 1.5;">pasta recipe from Rome</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> that comes to us from art dealer </span>Pierpaolo<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span>Falone<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, who makes it for his guests; it's easy and you'll want it all the time, as we do… our cocktail guy Anthony </span>DeSerio<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> turns the classic </span>Negroni<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> cocktail into a </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/easy-cocktail-sparkling-negroni/" style="line-height: 1.5;">Sparkling Negroni</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">, the perfect way to start a party… and a delicious, </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/latest-great-white-wine-15-under/" style="line-height: 1.5;">food-friendly white wine</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> under $15!</span></p><p>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:17:17 +0000Faith Middleton42250 at http://wnpr.orgFab Grilled Trout, Secret Pasta Recipe from Rome, and Sparkling Negroni CocktailsNew: Our Best Cocktails To Drink Nowhttp://wnpr.org/post/new-our-best-cocktails-drink-now-0
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Join us for dance music and innovative cocktails you can easily make at home. It's also </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/food-schmooze-martini-competition-goes-for-guinness-world-record/" style="line-height: 1.5;">an invitation</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">. We want to party with </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">you</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;">.</span></p><p>Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:12:06 +0000Faith Middleton41898 at http://wnpr.orgNew: Our Best Cocktails To Drink NowFor Small Farmers, New Food Safety Regulations Could Pose Problemshttp://wnpr.org/post/small-farmers-new-food-safety-regulations-could-pose-problems
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Squaring growing demand for locally grown food with new national farm regulations has been a point of frustration for many in agriculture and&nbsp;farm officials from around the northeast are meeting in New Haven this week to talk about it.</span></p><p>Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:35:59 +0000Patrick Skahill41795 at http://wnpr.orgFor Small Farmers, New Food Safety Regulations Could Pose ProblemsSubway to Remove Artificial Ingredients by 2017http://wnpr.org/post/subway-remove-artificial-ingredients-2017
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6efc0a7b-c3c7-8c73-841b-2025c4123e6a"><span style="font-size: 15px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fast food sandwich chain Subway announced yesterday that it will join a growing number of companies dropping artificial ingredients from their products. The chain, based in Milford, Connecticut, plans to rework its menu to remove artificial dyes and preservatives by 2017.</span></span></p><p>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:05:17 +0000Nicole Wetsman41661 at http://wnpr.orgSubway to Remove Artificial Ingredients by 2017The Mysterious Ingredients in Popular Food Products http://wnpr.org/post/mysterious-ingredients-popular-food-products
<p>Slim Jims contain sodium nitrites, which protect us from botulism. They could be harmful to our health… if we ate about 1,400 of them.&nbsp;</p><p>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:10:00 +0000Lori Mack41559 at http://wnpr.orgThe Mysterious Ingredients in Popular Food Products For the Meat Lovers: Tex-Mex Grilling and Meatless Cookinghttp://wnpr.org/post/meat-lovers-tex-mex-grilling-and-meatless-cooking
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Learn how to cook real </span>Tex-Mex<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> on the grill, and </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;">. We have you covered if you're looking for great recipes.</span></p><p>Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:35:00 +0000Faith Middleton41497 at http://wnpr.orgFor the Meat Lovers: Tex-Mex Grilling and Meatless CookingLicking the Sugar Habithttp://wnpr.org/post/licking-sugar-habit
<p>Americans consume more than 70 pounds of sugar a year and it's making us fat, unhealthy, and lazy. We know sugar's linked to things like heart disease, type II diabetes, and Alzheimer's, yet we can't seem to quit the habit.&nbsp;</p><p>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:54:48 +0000Lori Mack41406 at http://wnpr.orgLicking the Sugar HabitGenius Recipes, Campari Popsicles, The Breakfast Martinihttp://wnpr.org/post/genius-recipes-campari-popsicles-breakfast-martini
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">On the menu… it's easy to make </span>Campari<span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;popsicles for your next party… or try our </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/easy-cocktail-the-breakfast-martini/" style="line-height: 1.5;">breakfast martini</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">… the featured cookbook, </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">Genius Recipes</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> features </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/broccoli-cooked-forever/" style="line-height: 1.5;">cooked forever&nbsp;broccoli</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> that is staggeringly good.</span></p><p>Wed, 27 May 2015 14:05:00 +0000Faith Middleton41200 at http://wnpr.orgGenius Recipes, Campari Popsicles, The Breakfast MartiniBest Ginger Beer Cocktails, Grilled Chicken Tequila-Jalapeño Burgers, Cooking on a Boat…http://wnpr.org/post/best-ginger-beer-cocktails-grilled-chicken-tequila-jalape-o-burgers-cooking-boat
<p></p>Wed, 20 May 2015 16:44:59 +0000Faith Middleton40818 at http://wnpr.orgBest Ginger Beer Cocktails, Grilled Chicken Tequila-Jalapeño Burgers, Cooking on a Boat…New: Our Best Cocktails to Drink Nowhttp://wnpr.org/post/new-our-best-cocktails-drink-now
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Join us for dance music and innovative cocktails you can easily make at home. It's also </span><a href="http://foodschmooze.org/food-schmooze-martini-competition-goes-for-guinness-world-record/" style="line-height: 1.5;">an invitation</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">. We want to party with </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">you</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;">.</span></p><p>Wed, 13 May 2015 14:20:00 +0000Faith Middleton40511 at http://wnpr.orgNew: Our Best Cocktails to Drink NowWhy Meat, Cheese, and Fat Belong in Your Diethttp://wnpr.org/post/why-meat-cheese-and-fat-belong-your-diet-0
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The book by a contributor to </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">The New Yorker</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> magazine, </span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">The Big Fat Surprise</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;">, is rocking the nutrition/health world.</span></p><p>After nine years spent analyzing scientific papers and conducting thousands of interviews with researchers and health officials, the author reports that conclusions about what makes a healthy diet are frequently wrong.&nbsp;</p><p>Thu, 07 May 2015 15:08:00 +0000Faith Middleton40272 at http://wnpr.orgWhy Meat, Cheese, and Fat Belong in Your DietBeetal Mania Cocktail, The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook, Fabulous $15 Italian Redhttp://wnpr.org/post/beetal-mania-cocktail-real-paleo-diet-cookbook-fabulous-15-italian-red
<p>On the Food Schmooze® menu... our resident bartender Anthony DeSerio whips up a <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/easy-cocktail-beetal-mania/">great tequila cocktail</a> with fresh beet juice... learn how to make a <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/recipe/paleo-fresh-tuna-steak-burgers-with-avocado-lemon-garlic-sauce/">fresh tuna burger</a> with assistance from the real Paleo expert... <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/nyc-dont-miss-via-carota/">Via Carota, the Italian restaurant in NYC</a> you do not want to miss... where to buy <a href="http://foodschmooze.org/simple-syrup-packets-to-go/">simple syrup packets</a> to sweeten iced teas and coffees on the road… a fabulous and affordable Italian red wine.</p><p>Wed, 06 May 2015 14:10:00 +0000Faith Middleton40070 at http://wnpr.orgBeetal Mania Cocktail, The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook, Fabulous $15 Italian RedHow to Get Motivated to Lose Weighthttp://wnpr.org/post/how-get-motivated-lose-weight
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">This hour I talk with Dr. Reza </span>Yavari<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, a metabolic doctor and endocrinologist with offices in </span><a href="http://beyondcare.net/" style="line-height: 1.5;">Madison</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> and </span><a href="http://www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/locations-and-facilities/trumbull-5520-park-avenue-suite-306.aspx" style="line-height: 1.5;">Trumbull</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">, Conn. </span>Yavari<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, affiliated with Yale University, has coached countless clients, many with health issues like diabetes or obesity, to stay motivated and at a stable weight. He shares his tips in this conversation.</span></p><p>Tue, 05 May 2015 15:13:51 +0000Faith Middleton40110 at http://wnpr.orgHow to Get Motivated to Lose WeightMcDonald's CEO Promises 'Modern, Progressive Burger Company'http://wnpr.org/post/mcdonalds-ceo-promises-modern-progressive-burger-company
Looking for new growth and promising better restaurant experiences for customers, McDonald's President and CEO Steve Easterbrook is changing how the chain manages global markets and plans to boost the number of franchised restaurants.<p>"The reality is, our recent performance has been poor," Easterbrook said in a video released Monday. "The numbers don't lie. Which is why, as we celebrate 60 years of McDonald's, I will not shy away from resetting this business."<p>McDonald's will change the way it organizes global markets, putting leaders in charge of four main groups.Mon, 04 May 2015 15:04:00 +0000Bill Chappell40050 at http://wnpr.orgMcDonald's CEO Promises 'Modern, Progressive Burger Company'Is Fast Food Going Out of Style? http://wnpr.org/post/fast-food-going-out-style
<p></p><p>McDonald’s has more or less dominated the world of fast food since its debut in 1955, but not anymore. The franchise has struggled over the past several years, leading to the termination of its CEO.&nbsp;</p><p>Mon, 04 May 2015 13:00:00 +0000Sydney Lauro39807 at http://wnpr.orgIs Fast Food Going Out of Style?